We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position…
Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
What you'll do…
Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets
Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks
Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
Communication and Recognition
Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures
Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, output, and up time.
Supervise preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time
Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time
Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation
Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels and pierce operations
Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs
Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues
Assist and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and mean time to repair
Ensure start-up readiness for production
Coordination of maintenance activities with other plant operations
Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed
Performs other related duties.
You'll have…
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 years experience
Fundamental working knowledge of major automotive die forming
Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors
Ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering strongly preferred
3-5 years automotive experience Body shop/stamping/subassembly experience preferred
Completion of Die Maker apprenticeship
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 23576